Is this water ok?

lockekeyy · 09/24/2008, 04:28 PM

So I've been using the water from the water stations in front of the grocery store. It says on the front that the water is pre-micron filter, then goes through reverse osmosis, and then goes through a doubel UV sterilization process, and then a carbon finishing. Is this ok?
I've been using it to mix my saltwater and top off. I'm guessing I would need to test how much dissolved solids are in it to really know if the water is good huh?
Input?

ludiNano · 09/24/2008, 04:39 PM

A lot of people do use grocery store RO, but i will say NO way at all ever for an SPS dominated tank. If its fish only or mainly softie tank it would be ok... Having said that i still believe RODI is the best water to use. My LFS store sells RODI for .40 cents a gallon and RO from grocery store goes for .35 cents gallon

Run test for nitrates, phos, TDS and reply with the results.

AZDesertRat · 09/24/2008, 05:37 PM

Where are you in AZ? Go to a Water & Ice Store and go inside where there is a live person not a vending machine. I have yet to have them refuse to test the TDS or conductivity for me when i tell them it is for a reef system. Machines are not regulated by any health departments or regulators so you get what you get.
If you need more info PM me and I will be glad to answer questions.

lockekeyy · 09/24/2008, 06:35 PM

Can't PM right now AJ. But I'm close to the Arrowhead area... about 43rd and Bell. What about you? Thanks for the info BTW. I will try that

AZDesertRat · 09/24/2008, 09:39 PM

35th & Bell myself. Go to the Water & Ice store by Tropical Treasures, they take good care of their RO system.

SquidHC · 09/24/2008, 09:46 PM

I started using the store dispensers like your referring to about two months ago and I have had tons of water issues since. Not gonna use it anymore =D

09/24/2008, 04:28 PM	#1
lockekeyy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 1,027	Is this water ok? So I've been using the water from the water stations in front of the grocery store. It says on the front that the water is pre-micron filter, then goes through reverse osmosis, and then goes through a doubel UV sterilization process, and then a carbon finishing. Is this ok? I've been using it to mix my saltwater and top off. I'm guessing I would need to test how much dissolved solids are in it to really know if the water is good huh? Input?

09/24/2008, 04:39 PM	#2
ludiNano I'm becoming...Brundlefly Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bettendorf, Iowas Posts: 1,804	A lot of people do use grocery store RO, but i will say NO way at all ever for an SPS dominated tank. If its fish only or mainly softie tank it would be ok... Having said that i still believe RODI is the best water to use. My LFS store sells RODI for .40 cents a gallon and RO from grocery store goes for .35 cents gallon Run test for nitrates, phos, TDS and reply with the results. __________________ -The Loungers really contribute to RC.~ Agu -JoshTodd has a very good point. ~ R_Hudson -Fresh air will get the stink off ~ Carrie

09/24/2008, 06:35 PM	#4
lockekeyy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 1,027	Can't PM right now AJ. But I'm close to the Arrowhead area... about 43rd and Bell. What about you? Thanks for the info BTW. I will try that __________________ I attribute the little I know to my not having been ashamed to ask for information - John Locke

09/24/2008, 09:46 PM	#6
SquidHC Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon, USA Posts: 840	I started using the store dispensers like your referring to about two months ago and I have had tons of water issues since. Not gonna use it anymore =D __________________ We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams. Current Tank Info: 30x30 cube under construction!

09/24/2008, 05:37 PM	#3
AZDesertRat Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW Phoenix Posts: 16,621	Where are you in AZ? Go to a Water & Ice Store and go inside where there is a live person not a vending machine. I have yet to have them refuse to test the TDS or conductivity for me when i tell them it is for a reef system. Machines are not regulated by any health departments or regulators so you get what you get. If you need more info PM me and I will be glad to answer questions.

09/24/2008, 09:39 PM	#5
AZDesertRat Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW Phoenix Posts: 16,621	35th & Bell myself. Go to the Water & Ice store by Tropical Treasures, they take good care of their RO system.